Estrelladong Itlog
The term is from the Mexican Spanish phrase huevo estrellado, which means “star-shaped egg” and refers to a fried egg that could be sunny side up, over easy, or even scrambled.
Buko Pandan
Buko (“young coconut”) is the white coconut strands, while Pandan (screwpine leaves) refers to the flavor and green color of the gelatin cubes. This could be considered a dessert salad or a drink, depending on the amount of liquid added. 🙂
Durian
Durian fruit from Davao — for sale in Metro Manila. Photo by Angie Pastor.
The durián is the fruit of a tree belonging to the genus Durio and the Malvaceae family. People often mistake it for the jackfruit but it is different.
The flesh of the durián emits a distinctive odour even when its husk is intact.
How To Make Hardinera
Photo by Angie Pastor. For orders in Manila, 09369815475.
Hardinera is a Filipino specialty associated with Lucban. You cook the meatloaf ingredients in a llanera!
Pan de Regla
The phrase “pan de regla” literally means “menstruation bread.”
